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MEH VS. YIPPEE! Is every client We have the best solution for completely different? everyone: a vacation with AIDA.

No matter how conflicting your clients’ wishes and expectations may be, an AIDA cruise is always a safe bet. To help overcome any preconceptions or concerns PRIORITIES? NO TWO ARE they might have, the following pages contain convincing DESTINATION? UNKNOWN THE SAME. ■ Anywhere that’s sunny! ■ One is into relaxing; reasons to choose AIDA, as well as key facts on the ■ Mallorca or Greece – doesn’t matter which the other is into adventures ■ Tunisia, Egypt and Turkey – rather not ■ The parents want sightseeing; important subject of sustainability. Good luck and have ■ The Canary Islands – but which one? the kids want fun fun advising your clients! ■ Just a week away from it all ■ He loves art and culture; ■ Is flying really necessary? she loves beach vacations ■ Fitness freaks and coach potatoes traveling together

THE GOOD STUFF? PRICELESS! ■ A beautifully furnished room with a balcony and sea view ■ Childcare – preferably all day long ■ Delicious food with lots of options ■ Cutting-edge sports equipment and a variety of exercise classes ■ Great entertainment – dancing chefs don’t count ■ Spotlessly clean and excellent service SOULLESS HOTEL VS. SEA VIEW HOME AWAY FROM HOME ONLY PACK ONCE With AIDA, your customers can enjoy All that packing and unpacking of bags unforgettable experiences in the most makes seeing new things feel like a chore. beautiful places in the world. And On a cruise, you pack your bags once they will always feel at home, because and wake up each morning in a their hotel travels with them. Whether different place, refreshed and ready testing the waters with a mini-cruise or to discover a new town or country. a round-the-world adventure, we have Because now your “hotel” takes you the ideal itinerary for every client and everywhere you want to go. the perfect ship for every destination.

CULINARY DELIGHTS Without decent coffee and my favorite foods, it’s not a vacation. You’ll find delectable coffee as well as popular dishes onboard AIDA ships. And if you’re craving something new, you’re sure to find just COMFORT WITH A CAPITAL C what will hit the spot at one I like to be comfortable when I travel. of the up to 17 restaurants on And, of course, it must be clean. each ship. All staterooms and suites on AIDA ships are lovingly furnished with great attention to detail. And the housekeeping team is always ready to offer service with a smile. No need to tip – that’s already ­included in the price of the cruise. EVERYONE’S BEACH VS. MY POOL JUST HOW YOU LIKE IT How can anyone relax on a ship full of people? It’s easy with AIDA cruises: Lounge in your own personal hammock on your balcony or indulge in a rejuvenating EXCEPTIONAL ENTERTAINMENT spa treatment. Start the I can’t stand organized entertainment and day with yoga on the deck, annoying group activities. enjoy dinner in a gourmet Then you’ll love the laid-back AIDA restaurant or sip a sundown- atmosphere. No captain’s dinners and er overlooking the ocean – no dress code. Instead, feel free everyone can find the perfect to enjoy excellent live shows like spot where they won’t be “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?”, disturbed. “The Voice of the Ocean” and “Wheel of Fortune.” TAILOR-MADE TIME-OUT

Onboard AIDA ships, every single one of your clients can enjoy their very own THE SAFEST ROUTE dream vacation – whether that’s lazing There’s always a crisis somewhere around the pool, relaxing in the spa in the world. So, what if I end up NO PLANNING REQUIRED area, fitness and fun in the fresh sea air, in the middle of a conflict zone? I’d love to see more of the world on my going on a culinary voyage of discovery In the event of a natural vacation, but the planning is just too stressful. through the world’s finest foods disaster or political unrest, With AIDA, it’s easy to see a different or enjoying fantastic entertainment. being on an AIDA ship is a town or Canary Island every day and No hotel on land can compete with all definite advantage because you don’t have to worry about a thing. that variety. Speaking of the shore – the cruise route can simply Arrivals and departures, excursions and the ­superbly organized AIDA excursions be altered at short notice. tour guides are all taken care of when also offer endless opportunities. With hotel bookings on land, you book a full-service package. however, you would need to completely change your plans. VACATION STRESS VS. FAMILY FUN PARENTS, PUT YOUR FEET UP You can forget relaxing if all the kids are going to be on board. Not at all. Thanks to the experi- enced childcare staff who ensure KIDS & TEENS CLUBS your kids have a fantastic Our children are too grown up to go vacation filled with fun, games for kiddies’ games. and activities, you’re No problem. Onboard AIDA ships, free to take it easy. there are separate clubs for kids of 3–11 years and teens aged 12–17. That way the “almost grown-ups” can hang out in their own lounge, take part in special workshops and FAMILY-FRIENDLY STATEROOMS go on shore excursions together. Four people in a stateroom – is that even possible? Absolutely! Whether you’re traveling as a family or as a group of up to five friends, the comfortable staterooms onboard AIDA ships are designed to make the most of the room available so that everyone has their own BOATLOADS OF FUN space. Adjoining staterooms are also a popular choice for group There’s no better place for a family vacations. vacation than an AIDA ship. Thanks to the programs specifically tailored to kids, teenagers and parents, we AFFORDABLE FAMILY VACATIONS ensure that everyone is relaxed and We can’t afford to go on a cruise as a family. in good spirits throughout the trip. You’d be surprised. AIDA cruises are often EVERYONE’S FAVORITE FOODS With AIDA’s fantastic offers, quality more cost effective for families than a Arguments at mealtimes are almost inevitable childcare, family friendly prices and vacation on land. Depending on the sea- ­because everyone always wants something different. stateroom options, everyone has a son, children often travel for free when ­Good thing then that our buffet restaurants reason to smile. sharing a stateroom with their parents. serve up a huge selection of delicious dishes And even outside those periods there are that cater to every taste. Onboard AIDAnova, affordable fixed prices for kids and teens. AIDAperla and AIDAprima, young adventurers even get a special kids’ buffet. ENDLESS EXTRAS VS. ALL INCLUDED EXTRAS NOT EXTRA COSTS Only the boring stuff is included in vacation packages, everything SAVE AND STAY SPONTANEOUS else always costs extra. I hate having to decide so far in AIDA is different. You can advance what I feel like doing enjoy a feast of different on vacation, but then I miss out cuisines in the buffet restau- on the early bird discount. rants, over 30 classes each With AIDA you get the best of week in the fitness studio, both worlds: Book your cruise to a top-notch entertainment, a destination that interests you well huge range of kids and teens ahead of time and take advantage offerings, plus much more of the Early Saver discount. Then, at no extra cost. decide what to do with your days on board as the mood strikes. MORE FOR LESS

The most popular added extras, such as the Activity Deck Four Elements offerings onboard AIDAnova, AIDAperla and AIDAprima, are free of charge. And it doesn’t stop MORE VACATION: AIDA+ there: Full-board, fitness and If you want something special, relaxation facilities, entertain­ expect a special price tag. ment, kids and teens offer- SUPERIOR SERVICE INCLUDED On selected dates, AIDA+ offers ings, service and tips are You can bet that on the ship every- themed and event cruises that included on AIDA cruises too. one from the room service staff to take vacationing to the next level Best of all, thanks to attractive the waiter expects a little something. and usually don’t cost anything discounts, families in particular Not on AIDA ships, they don’t. extra. Top trainers, TV and film get to enjoy a vacation that’s That’s because when we say personalities, best-selling authors, often much cheaper than on everything is included, we mean speakers, guest performers or land. top-class service and quality as ­acclaimed chefs make for a vaca- well as tips. tion experience like no other. KEEPING OUR WORLD BEAUTIFUL FOCUSED ON FACTS For us, environmental protection isn’t just a talking point. Each year, AIDA Cruises publishes the “AIDA cares” GREEN CRUISES sustainability report, which Eco-conscious travel To achieve our goal of carbon-neutral cruises, we are shows the company’s current breaking new ground. AIDAnova is the world’s first commitment to the environ­ cruise ship to operate on sustainable liquefied natural ment and sustainability gas (LNG) – both at port and at sea. By 2023, half of backed by the latest facts our guests will travel on ships that rely on LNG entirely and figures as well as a look For many people, environmental impact is a major or during lay time. at future initiatives. concern when planning a vacation. We strongly believe www.aida.de/aidacares that operating cruises is only viable if we respect the CLEAN FLEET planet. The ships in the AIDA fleet are already among We are not only investing in AIDAnova as our flagship but are also committed to upgrading the rest of the fleet. By the end the most eco-friendly and safest in the world. Year of 2020, every AIDA vessel will be able to connect to shore power and run on green electricity while berthed. As early as after year, AIDA Cruises invests millions of euros in 2013, we launched a program to ensure that by 2020 all AIDA ships that can’t be fully powered by LNG are retrofitted the development and rollout of new, efficient green with cutting-edge equipment to improve air quality. technologies onboard all of its ships.

LEAVE ONLY BUBBLES AIDA ships don’t dump their waste in the ocean. It is delivered exclu- sively to licensed contractors on land for disposal. State-of-the-art facilities treat waste water, e.g. from kitchens or showers, leaving it almost clean enough to drink. ALL THE ADVENTURES ALL THE RELAXATION ALL THE FUN SEA VIEW INCLUDED

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